BA Modern Languages
About this course
BA Modern Languages is a four-year degree focusing on linguistic proficiency and cultural study across multiple European languages. Core topics include Research Methods. The course includes a compulsory year abroad where time is typically split between two countries. The first year offers foundation modules such as French Language (Beginners), German Language (Beginners), Spanish Language (Beginners), and Introduction to European Film. The second year progresses to intermediate linguistic study alongside cultural and historical modules like French Language (Intermediate), German Language (Intermediate), Italian Language (Intermediate), and Contemporary German Politics. The final fourth year provides advanced language training and specialised options such as French Language (Advanced), German Language (Advanced), Italian Language (Advanced), and a Dissertation (Single Honours). Optional modules span various cultural, cinematic, and literary topics associated with the chosen languages.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB-BCC IB: 30-28
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 190 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 18%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 10%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 33%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Modules
- French Language (Beginners)
- French Language (Non-Beginners)
- German Language (Beginners)
- German Language (Non-Beginners)
- Italian Language (Beginners)
- Spanish Language (Beginners)
- Spanish Language (Non-Beginners)
- Exploring German Cultural Identity
- Hispanic Civilization
- Introduction to European Film
- Introduction to French Studies
- Language, Culture, and Identity in Europe
- Study and Research Skills in Modern Languages
- French Language (Intermediate)
- German Language (Intermediate)
- Italian Language (Intermediate)
- Spanish Language (Intermediate)
- Contemporary German Politics
- Cuba in Revolution
- French Language (Beginners: Minor Language)
- German Language (Beginners: Minor Language)
- German-speaking Refugees from National Socialism in the UK
- Introduction to Historical Linguistics: Languages in Europe
- Italian Language (Beginners: Minor Language)
- Littérature fantastique, 18e-20e siècles / Fantastic literature, 18th-20th centuries
- Rethinking late 20th Century Italy
- Spanish American Cinema
- Spanish Cinema ii: New Tendencies
- Spanish Language (Beginners: Minor Language)
- The Language of German Drama
- The Spanish Avant-Garde
- Voyage Et Litterature En France / Travel and Literature in France
- French Language (Advanced)
- German Language (Advanced)
- Italian Language (Advanced)
- Spanish Language (Advanced)
- Contemporary German Politics
- Cuba in Revolution
- Dissertation (Single Honours)
- French Language (Intermediate: Minor Language)
- German Language (Intermediate: Minor Language)
- German-speaking Refugees from National Socialism in the UK
- Introduction to Historical Linguistics: Languages in Europe
- Italian Language (Intermediate: Minor Language)
- Littérature fantastique, 18e-20e siècles / Fantastic literature, 18th-20th centuries
- Reading Late 19th Century Literature
- Rethinking late 20th Century Italy
- Spanish Cinema ii: New Tendencies
- Spanish Language (Intermediate: Minor Language)
- The Language of German Drama
- Voyage Et Litterature En France / Travel and Literature in France
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Modern Languages at Aberystwyth University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £30,000. The £24,500 median after five years is £8,500 less than the UK median for Language and area studies (other).
What do graduates of BA Modern Languages at Aberystwyth University do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Modern Languages at Aberystwyth University?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Modern Languages at Aberystwyth University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 124 UCAS points.
Does BA Modern Languages at Aberystwyth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Modern Languages at Aberystwyth University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.